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Pitching staffs are never the same year-to-year, much less even similar across multiple seasons, but it's fun to see what has changed in terms of pitch movement.
Also, the 2022 staff was just incredible.
Also, the 2022 staff was just incredible.
October 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Pitching staffs are never the same year-to-year, much less even similar across multiple seasons, but it's fun to see what has changed in terms of pitch movement.
Also, the 2022 staff was just incredible.
Also, the 2022 staff was just incredible.
Well, that was one heck of a run. A fun one, too, with a good bit of drama and controversy along the way. Better than most television nowadays.
Now, onward to better health and hopefully better fortunes in 2026.
Now, onward to better health and hopefully better fortunes in 2026.
September 28, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Well, that was one heck of a run. A fun one, too, with a good bit of drama and controversy along the way. Better than most television nowadays.
Now, onward to better health and hopefully better fortunes in 2026.
Now, onward to better health and hopefully better fortunes in 2026.
All I can do is laugh now.
September 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
All I can do is laugh now.
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Brice Matthews at home: .212/.350/.248, 0 HR, 4 doubles, .598 OPS
On the road: .333/.436/.641, 10 HR, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 1.077 OPS
66.6% contact rate on the season; only one qualified Major League hitter (Michael Toglia, 64.5%) has a lower rate.
On the road: .333/.436/.641, 10 HR, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 1.077 OPS
66.6% contact rate on the season; only one qualified Major League hitter (Michael Toglia, 64.5%) has a lower rate.
The Astros are calling up top prospect Brice Matthews and he will join the team for tomorrow's game against the Rangers, source tells @theathletic.bsky.social. MLB dot com was first to report.
July 10, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Brice Matthews at home: .212/.350/.248, 0 HR, 4 doubles, .598 OPS
On the road: .333/.436/.641, 10 HR, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 1.077 OPS
66.6% contact rate on the season; only one qualified Major League hitter (Michael Toglia, 64.5%) has a lower rate.
On the road: .333/.436/.641, 10 HR, 8 doubles, 5 triples, 1.077 OPS
66.6% contact rate on the season; only one qualified Major League hitter (Michael Toglia, 64.5%) has a lower rate.
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The Astros are calling up top prospect Brice Matthews and he will join the team for tomorrow's game against the Rangers, source tells @theathletic.bsky.social. MLB dot com was first to report.
July 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The Astros are calling up top prospect Brice Matthews and he will join the team for tomorrow's game against the Rangers, source tells @theathletic.bsky.social. MLB dot com was first to report.
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Brice Matthews Still Has Progress To Make
Brice Matthews Still Has Progress To Make
One of the Astros’ top prospects fits a position of need, but Brice Matthews still has room to improve before he can help the active roster.
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July 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Brice Matthews Still Has Progress To Make
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I can watch Luis Guillorme play defense all day.
June 17, 2025 at 3:29 AM
I can watch Luis Guillorme play defense all day.
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The Astros are drawing more pitches than they did last season (3.65 Pit/PA), but not significantly more.
Still swinging at a high rate of first pitches, too, but a decline from 2024 (37.7%).
Still swinging at a high rate of first pitches, too, but a decline from 2024 (37.7%).
May 17, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The Astros are drawing more pitches than they did last season (3.65 Pit/PA), but not significantly more.
Still swinging at a high rate of first pitches, too, but a decline from 2024 (37.7%).
Still swinging at a high rate of first pitches, too, but a decline from 2024 (37.7%).
Three #Astros Things
Three Astros Things
Alvarez, Brown, and Hitters On Upswing
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May 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Three #Astros Things
Astros and the AL West
Astros and the AL West
An early look at the AL West standings
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April 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Astros and the AL West
Trajectory of Astros’ Pitching Staff
Trajectory of Astros’ Pitching Staff
A forward looking view of the current Astros’ pitching
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April 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Trajectory of Astros’ Pitching Staff
Jeremy Peña, An Above Average Hitter? It Could Happen.
Jeremy Peña, An Above Average Hitter? It Could Happen.
There are seemingly a few times each season when I write about Jeremy Peña, typically focusing on his offensive production or the lack thereof. Perhaps there's another adjustment at the plate to...
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April 15, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Jeremy Peña, An Above Average Hitter? It Could Happen.
Today in Astros history - April 15
Today in Astros history - April 15
What happened today in team history?
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April 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today in Astros history - April 15
Astros Prospect Report: April 13th
Astros Prospect Report: April 13th
See how the prospects performed last night.
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April 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Astros Prospect Report: April 13th
Today in Astros history - April 14
Today in Astros history - April 14
What happened today in team history?
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April 14, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Today in Astros history - April 14
Early view of the Astros’ defense
Early view of the Astros’ defense
Astros may be reversing the diminished defensive metrics of 2024
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April 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Early view of the Astros’ defense
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Yeah, that's looks about right so far...
April 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Yeah, that's looks about right so far...
A Quick Look at Strikeout Rates And Swinging Strike Rates Among Pitching Staffs
A Quick Look at Strikeout Rates And Swinging Strike Rates Among Pitching Staffs
We’re only ten games into the season for the Astros, so it makes little sense to stress too much about what has happened thus far. Yes, not every game has gone according to plan, like Monday...
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April 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
A Quick Look at Strikeout Rates And Swinging Strike Rates Among Pitching Staffs
Today in Astros history - April 8
Today in Astros history - April 8
What happened today in team history?
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April 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Today in Astros history - April 8
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 8, 2025
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 8, 2025
Welcome to the Tuesday Crawfish Boil!
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April 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 8, 2025
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Although the last two series against the Giants and Twins have seen the Astros' pitching staff give up runs in bunches, I am encouraged by the swing-and-miss capability of this staff so far.
April 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Although the last two series against the Giants and Twins have seen the Astros' pitching staff give up runs in bunches, I am encouraged by the swing-and-miss capability of this staff so far.
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Jeremy Peña slugged .517 against 4-seam fastballs in his rookie season (2022). Dropped to .486 in 2023 and .394 in 2024.
If he can start hammering four seams again like he just did against Joe Ryan, I'd feel pretty good about his offensive prospects his season.
If he can start hammering four seams again like he just did against Joe Ryan, I'd feel pretty good about his offensive prospects his season.
April 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Jeremy Peña slugged .517 against 4-seam fastballs in his rookie season (2022). Dropped to .486 in 2023 and .394 in 2024.
If he can start hammering four seams again like he just did against Joe Ryan, I'd feel pretty good about his offensive prospects his season.
If he can start hammering four seams again like he just did against Joe Ryan, I'd feel pretty good about his offensive prospects his season.
Framber Valdez Struggles In 6-3 Loss, Astros Swept By The Giants
Framber Valdez Struggles In 6-3 Loss, Astros Swept By The Giants
Historically, Framber Valdez has been an extremely valuable pitcher for the Astros, accumulating 16.4 fWAR since his breakout in 2020. At his best, Valdez performs as an ace-level pitcher. However,...
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April 2, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Framber Valdez Struggles In 6-3 Loss, Astros Swept By The Giants
Thoughts about Astros’ first turn through the rotation
Thoughts about Astros’ first turn through the rotation
It’s very early, but a few thoughts over the first five days of 2025 season....pertaining to both Astros’ starting pitchers and opposing starting pitchers
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April 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Thoughts about Astros’ first turn through the rotation
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 2, 2025
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 2, 2025
Welcome to the midweek Astros Crawfish Boil!
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April 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Astros Crawfish Boil: April 2, 2025